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ASUS S56CB-XO048H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U vs Dell E6230 + Port Replicator

138specifications compared
35differ
103identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- S56CB-XO048H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:Black, Stainless steel
- E6230 + Port Replicator:Black, Silver
Display diagonal
- S56CB-XO048H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:39.6 cm (15.6")
- E6230 + Port Replicator:31.8 cm (12.5")
Processor model
- S56CB-XO048H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:i5-3317U
- E6230 + Port Replicator:i5-3340M
Processor boost frequency
- S56CB-XO048H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:2.6 GHz
- E6230 + Port Replicator:3.4 GHz
Processor frequency
- S56CB-XO048H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:1.7 GHz
- E6230 + Port Replicator:2.7 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- S56CB-XO048H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:17 W
- E6230 + Port Replicator:35 W
PCI Express slots version
- S56CB-XO048H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:2.0
- E6230 + Port Replicator:3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- S56CB-XO048H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U:17
- E6230 + Port Replicator:27

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Comparison of S56CB-XO048H, E6230 + Port Replicator
175 specifications	A ASUS S56CB-XO048H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3317U Model S56CB-XO048H View product	B Dell E6230 + Port Replicator View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Stainless steel	Black, Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-3317U	i5-3340M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.7 GHz	2.7 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1023	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i5-3300 Mobile series	Intel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codename	Ivy Bridge	Ivy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	L1	L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	17	27
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	774 GB	320 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	750 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	24 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M	Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4000	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	1250 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x166	0x166
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	SonicMaster Lite	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Camera1 differ
Front cameraDiffers	No	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
WWANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Installed
Built-in Wi-Fi switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	0	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	No	No
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel HM76 Express	Intel® QM77 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8	Windows 7 Professional
Drivers included	Yes	Yes
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	65707	71257
Processor codeDiffers	SR0N8	SR0XB
Processor package sizeDiffers	31.0 x 24.0 mm	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	44 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	3.42 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	1.38 kg
WidthDiffers	380 mm	309 mm
DepthDiffers	266 mm	226 mm
HeightKnown for one	21 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.24 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.47 cm
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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